Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne

Hello Rlawry,

Thank you for your reply and update regarding this speaker. Good luck on your upcoming delivery!

BTW, do you happen to know if this "made-in-China" version of the MMMicro1 has the same drivers, crossovers, wiring, and connectors as the "Show" model?

I would think there will be no reason to only have parts for this MMMicro1 assembled in China; I would think that the mtg. of all the constitute parts are also mtg. In China.

Also, do you happen to know if all of these Evolution Acoustics speakers (MM2, MM3, and/or MM7) are mtg. In China?

Thanks!

Unoear,
I recall from conversations with Malmgren at Newport 2011 that the MMMicro One is the first EA speaker with overseas mfr. I understand all other models to be designed and mfr'ed in the states. Design, control and distribution for MMMicro One are I think all done here in USA.

For what it's worth, my impressions of Kevin M. are that he is a straight shooter. My bet is that once they get these new mfr. and shipping processes solved to his high standards, he will be distributing a great new speaker at a new value point and taking good care of his customers as he's always done with the rest of the EA line.

Hi, Unoear. You are starting to ask questions for which I have little knowledge. Regarding the other EA speakers, I know that their volume is a fraction of potential MMMicro One sales, so I doubt that there would be much of a potential overall cost reduction on a small volume of manufactured speakers in China. My guess on the Micros is that all production will be in China including the component manufacture and assembly, i.e. a major labor and regulatory compliance cost reduction. For confirmation of my best guesses, you will have to speak to Jonathan Tinn. And if the production model differs from the "show" model, I will be very disappointed, so let's hope that is not the case.

I placed an order for these in late January 2011 - can't believe I've been this patient. Hope they're all the reviewers say and more. Maybe the long wait is creating unrealistic expectations. Any additional delays and my enthusiasm will seriously wane. A typical pair of speakers only lasts one or two years with me - the wait has already pushed them to the end of their life-cycle! Insane hobby...